Spartanburg, SC – A damp, gray sky greets Upstate South Carolina this morning as a band of cold December rain sweeps across the region. Streets glisten under headlights, and temperatures hover in the mid-30s, leaving a raw chill in the air. By late morning, steady showers begin to taper, paving the way for a drier and calmer stretch ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, today’s system will bring a 70% chance of rain before noon, followed by gradual clearing through the afternoon. Highs reach near 42°F, but the brisk breeze from the northeast keeps the day feeling colder. Wet pavement and patchy fog could reduce visibility during the morning commute, particularly along I-85 and I-26.
By Tuesday, sunshine returns with highs near 43°F and lows around 32°F, signaling a brief calm between systems. Wednesday looks warmer and bright — expect highs near 54°F with dry air making for ideal outdoor conditions. Nights remain crisp, dipping into the low to mid-30s.
Looking ahead to late week, temperatures moderate slightly before another cold front arrives this weekend, dropping highs back into the 40s and lows into the 20s. No major winter weather is expected, but the wider Southeast will feel the reach of an Arctic air mass building north of the Carolinas by December 13–15.
Plan for a slow, wet start today and frosty mornings ahead — classic early-December swings reminding residents that winter isn’t far behind.
